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Michael Baxte"Still Life on Table Top" Expressionistic Style Oil Painting on MasoniteCirca 1960
Circa 1960
About the Item
- Creator:Michael Baxte (1890 - 1972, Russian)
- Creation Year:Circa 1960
- Dimensions:Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:This piece is in very condition besides some wear on outer edge of the board from age.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 0023551stDibs: LU9823876082
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